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JFZ 3331

2000 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,142 mi
Last recorded72,142 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 3331
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 72,142 miles

Fuel pipe chafing Steering rack (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 72,141 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel pipe chafing Steering rack (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 69,960 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 69,960 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 69,896 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 69,893 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 69,580 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 68,281 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 65,497 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 61,860 miles

brake discs corroded front and rear

Pass 2 Jun 2016 60,906 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 59,196 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside front shocker corroded

nearside and offside front wheel inner rims slightly dented

nearside front abs ring is cracked

nearside rear wheel inner rim very slightly bented

Fail 13 Aug 2014 59,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside front shocker corroded

nearside and offside front wheel inner rims slightly dented

nearside front abs ring is cracked

nearside rear wheel inner rim very slightly bented

offside front tyre tread low on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2013 55,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 55,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 52,413 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 48,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs starting to get thin

Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R TYRE TREAD ONLY JUST LEGAL VERY CLOSE TO 1.6MM TREAD MARK

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f & o/s/f shock absorber base plates starting to corrode

Fail 22 May 2009 45,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R TYRE TREAD ONLY JUST LEGAL VERY CLOSE TO 1.6MM TREAD MARK

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f & o/s/f shock absorber base plates starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jan 2008 39,930 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 35,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 28,899 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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JFZ 3331 is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JFZ 3331, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JFZ 3331 registered?

JFZ 3331 is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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